MINNETONKA PLANNING COMMISSION August 24, 2017 Brief Description Conditional use permit for a restaurant at 17420 Minnetonka Boulevard Recommendation Recommend the city council adopt the resolution approving the request Proposal Kai Tho, owner of Kai s Sushi is proposing to operate a full-service sushi restaurant in the westernmost tenant space at 17420 Minnetonka Blvd. As proposed, the 1,880 square foot restaurant would occupy a currently vacant space within the multi-tenant shopping center. The proposal includes a 120-square-foot addition onto the rear of the building to allow for refrigerator and freezer space. No other exterior building improvements are proposed at this time. According to the submitted plans and the applicant s narrative, the restaurant would have seating for approximately 40 people and would have five employees. The restaurant would generally be open: Monday Thursday: 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. 10 p.m. Sunday: 4 p.m. 9:30 p.m. The applicant has indicated that he intends to apply for a liquor license. Restaurants that serve liquor are conditionally permitted uses within the B-2, limited business district, zoning district. Staff Analysis Staff finds the proposed restaurant is reasonable: Staff was initially concerned about the amount of on-site parking and so commissioned a parking study. Ultimately, the study concluded that the anticipated parking demand could be accommodated on-site.
Meeting of August 24, 2017 Page 2 Subject: Kai Sushi, 17420 Minnetonka Blvd The restaurant use would be complimentary to the village center and would occupy a currently vacant space. The restaurant would meet all conditional use permit standards outlined in the zoning ordinance for restaurants serving liquor. Staff Recommendation Recommend the city council adopt the resolution approving a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 17420 Minnetonka Boulevard. Originator: Ashley Cauley, Senior Planner Through: Loren Gordon, AICP, City Planner
Meeting of August 24, 2017 Page 3 Subject: Kai Sushi, 17420 Minnetonka Blvd Project No. 06027.17a Supporting Information Property Applicant 17420 Minnetonka Boulevard Kai Tho, owner of Kai Sushi Surrounding Northerly: Parking lot, zoned B-2, guided commercial. The Land Uses the Sanctuary Townhome development, zoned PUD, guided for Medium Density Residential. Easterly: Southerly: Westerly: Veterinary clinic, zoned PUD, guided commercial. Properties zoned B-2, guided commercial. Properties zoned B-2, guided commercial. Planning Guide Plan designation: Commercial Zoning: B-2, limited business district Background Information The 6,300 square foot neighborhood shopping center was originally constructed in 1952. Currently, the shopping center has three tenant spaces, two of which are occupied by a framing store and a take-out bread shop. The existing parking lot has 43 parking spaces most of which are located in the rear of the building. Parking Study A parking study was commissioned to understand: 1. Amount of available parking prior to the proposed development. 2. If the existing parking lot would be able to accommodate the anticipated increase in parking generated from the proposed use. 3. If signing improvements could potentially reduce internal circulation conflicts. The full parking study prepared by SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is attached. The following is intended to summarize the study: By the parking standards provided in city code, the existing parking lot has a surplus of 15 parking stalls.
Meeting of August 24, 2017 Page 4 Subject: Kai Sushi, 17420 Minnetonka Blvd The existing on-site parking could accommodate the proposed development and would still result in a parking surplus of between 5 and 13 parking spaces. The parking study suggested two site improvements to reduce internal circulation conflicts: (1) installation of one additional more parking in the rear parking sign; and (2) striping of two additional parking stalls at the rear of the building. CUP Standards The proposal would meet the general conditional use permit standards as outlined in City Code 300.21 Subd.2: 1. The use is consistent with the intent of this ordinance; 2. The use is consistent with the goals, policies and objectives of the comprehensive plan; 3. The use does not have an undue adverse impact on governmental facilities, utilities, services or existing or proposed improvements; and 4. The use does not have an undue adverse impact on the public health, safety or welfare. The proposal would meet the specific conditional use permit standards as outlined in City Code 300.21 Subd. 4(i): 1. Parking shall be in compliance with the requirements of section 300.28 of this ordinance; Finding: A parking study was commissioned to determine if there would be sufficient parking available on-site to accommodate the proposed use. The study concluded that not only could the additional parking be accommodated onsite, but there would still be a surplus of parking available. 2. Shall only be permitted when it can be demonstrated that operation will not significantly lower the existing level of service as defined by the Institute of Traffic Engineers on streets and intersections. Finding: Generally, high-turnover restaurants have a higher trip generation than small shopping centers. However, the generation of the proposed restaurant would still fall within the trip generation range of a shopping center.
Meeting of August 24, 2017 Page 5 Subject: Kai Sushi, 17420 Minnetonka Blvd 3. Shall not be located within 100 feet of any low-density residential parcel or adjacent to medium or high-density residential parcels. The city may reduce separation requirements if the following are provided: a. Landscaping and berming to shield the restaurant use. b. Parking lots not located in proximity to residential uses; and c. Lighting plans, which are unobtrusive to surrounding uses. Finding: The closest residential parcel is located 160 feet north of the proposed restaurant. The restaurant would be shielded from the residential area by both an existing parking lot and existing vegetation. Pyramid of Discretion This proposal: Motion Options The planning commission has three options: 1. Concur with staff recommendation. In this case, a motion should be made recommending the city council adopt the resolution approving the proposal. 2. Disagree with staff s recommendation. In this case, a motion should be made recommending the city council deny the request. This motion should include reasons for the denial recommendation. 3. Table the requests. In this case, a motion should be made to table the item. The motion should include a
Meeting of August 24, 2017 Page 6 Subject: Kai Sushi, 17420 Minnetonka Blvd statement for why the request is being tabled with direction to staff, the applicant or both. Voting Requirement The planning commission will make a recommendation to the city council. A recommendation for approval requires an affirmative vote of a simple majority. The city council s approval requires an affirmative vote of a simple majority. Neighborhood Comments The city sent notices to 61 area property owners and received no comments to date. Deadline for October 23, 2017 Decision
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(AFFECTS PROPERTY, AS SHOWN ON SURVEY) LEGEND The temporary construction easement described In sold document wos released by Quit Clolm Deed recorded August 9, 1968, as Document No. 5440624. Tenant location -W. UNE LOT 26 'ARKI^ 3 STAL LS (9)SANITARY SEWER EASE IENT r-n. UNE S. 1 I LOTS 25 AN[ sjbaaslijqle. mn E. UNE LO W. LWE LOl s ea'35'00" E 4.00 [ED G 0 Property Monument Concrete Concrete Curb Fence Overhecd Electric Underground Electric Underground Telephone Water Cos Sanitary Sewer Storm Sewer Elsotrlc Meter Electric Box Electric Manhole Power Pole Hydront Unknown Manhole Gate Valve Catchbasin Cotchbasln Air Conditioning Unit Light Pole Gas Meter Telephone Manhole Telephone Box Water Manhole Window Well Sanitary Manhole Storm Manhole (Parcel 2) @ Pem^onent easement for highway purposes acquired by the County of Hennepin in o evidenced of record by Rnal Certificate dated January 27, 2009, recorded January 2B, 3 No. A9311B65. (Parcel 1) (AFTCCTS PROPERTY, AS SHOWN ON SURVEY) STATEMENT OF POTENTIAL ENCROACHMENTS: There ore no visible above ground encroadiments over or across any property lines of subject property. ^ U Si JUN 2 B / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / z P ^ S ^ V / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / UNE OF E. 150' LOT 25 VICINITY MAP 17420 MINNETONKA BLVD O E. UNE OF W. 50" OF LOT EXISTING BUILDING 1-STORY BUILDING FOOTPRINT AREA = 6295 SO. FT. /-BUILDINQ IS 20.5 FEET IN HEIGHT AT THIS POINT r - \ r \ o p. L - ^ / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /. ^ V / Z / / / / / / / / / / / / / OWNER: HOWHOT PROPERTIES. LLC E. UNE LOT 25 o SANTUABY 5.^DR, } ^ ( g 5 a i HWY 5 E 5 N../ MANOf? RD. HIGHUND AV. A NOT TO SCALE ^ * iauo t i t l e s u r v e y v - ' Al T A / A n e S M ALTA/ACSIWI ' for: INTERSTATE PARTNERS MINNESOTA SITE: 17420 MINNETONKA BLVD. MINNETONKA, MINNESOTA o z PARKIt G STAl LS 10)P0B HIGHWAY EASEMENT ^~V1O!HIGHWAY EASEMENT " ' PER DOC. NO. A9311865 GENERAL NOTES: R=57B8.5a A «2'28 59 L=250.00 N aa-sffoo" w 107.79 N 89'25'20" W C =249. 1. Iho bearing system used Is aasumed 2. The locotlon of the underground utilities shown hereon. If any, are oppraxlmale only. PURSUANT TO MSA 216D CONTACT GOPHER STATE ONE CALL AT (612) 454-0002 PRIOR TO ANY EXCAVATION. CERTIFICATION: To Interstate Portners, LLC ond First American Title Insurance Company; 3. Subject property Is Identified as being In "Zone X, Other Areas* on Flood Insurance Rate Map No., 270S3C030gE, affective date September 2, 2004. 4. Site area > 31459 aquare feet» 0.722 ocrob. This is to certify that this map or plat and the survey on which It Is based were made In accordance with the 2011 Minimum Standard Detail Requirements for ALTA/ACSM lland Title Surveys, jointly established and adopted by ALiA and NSPS, and Includes Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6(b), 7(o), 7(b1), 8, 9, 11(a). 13, 16, 17 and 18 of Table A thereof. ^ ^[islkirrron n/ A rviftninl, I wrnrw=r. '' C \ / A D P S lo C 5 x y i ^ L. L _ V / ~ \ r \ FPUBUC RIGHT CF WAY)» 5. There ore a total of 45 striped parking stolls I Bald property, of which there are 0 designated c handlcop. 6. All fleld measurements matched recorded dimensions within the preclalon requirements of ALTA/ACSM epeclflcotlona. 7. This survey was mode on the ground and In accordance with the Minimum Stondord Detail Requirements for Land Title Surveys as adopted by ALTA ond ACSM. B. There Is no observable evidence of cemeteries In the field or of record, The field work was completed on November 10, 2014. Date of Plot or Mop: November 10, 2014 Tbofnos E. Hodorff, LS. Minn. Reg. No. 23677 cosi 9. The surveyor was not provided zoning Information by the client pursuant to Table A Item(s) 6a or 6b. < i P observable evidence of recent street or sidewalk construction or repairs. SURVEY PERFORMED BY: HARRY S. JOHNSON CO. INC L\ND SURVEYORS & CONSULTANTS 9063 Lyndale Avenue South Bloomlngton, Mn. 55420 952) 834-5341 952) 884-5344 Fax Email: tom0ha]3urv0yor8.oom Web: www.hsjaurv0yors.com 12. There Is no visible above ground evidence of the site being used as a solid waste dump, sump or Bonltory landfill. 13. In preparing thia aurvey I have relied upon the supporting documents and the Commitment for Title Insurance issued by First American Title Insurance Company, having an effective date of october 16, 201^ and bearing fue number NCS-6727B4 MPLS. 14. There are no visible markings denoting wetlands as dellneoted by appropriate authorities, 15. The 'Propert/ as described Is Intemolly contiguous and contains no gaps or gores. 1 0F1 1-3-8946 2 0 1 ^
KAI SUSHI GRAB BAR ACCESSIBLE TOILET TOILET PAPER HOLDER SANITARY NAPKIN DISPOSAL SOLID POLYMER 4*H. BACKSPLASH W/4" H. APRON -CERAWIC WALL TILE WRAP EXPOSED PLUMBING PIPES W/ PIPE INSULATION J7420 MINNETDNKA BLVD. SUITE 100 MINNETONKA, MTJ 55345 CERAMIC BASE TILE 0 RESTROOM ElB/ATION "A" RESTROOM EI-EVATION "B".RESTROOM ELEVATION "C ( 3 0 SUSHI BAR COUNTER SECTION - S'? i / ' ' t o -J; j-[;- I I 2 8 2017?. l a O UO DO U C L _ 0 r i p i REVISION HISTORY CHAN'S ODNSULTING LLC FLOOR PLAN, ELEVATIONS, AND SUSHI BAR SECTION K 1
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Memorandum SRF No. 01710824 To: From: Ashley Cauley, Senior Planner City of Minnetonka Tom Sachi, PE, Senior Engineer Matt Pacyna, PE, Senior Associate Date: August 14, 2017 Subject: Kai s Sushi Parking Study Introduction SRF has completed a parking study for the proposed Kai s Sushi development generally located in the northeast quadrant of County Road 101/Minnetonka Boulevard intersection in the City of Minnetonka (see Figure 1: Project Location). The main objectives of the study are to determine if the existing parking supply is sufficient to meet the demand for the proposed land use and to identify potential parking opportunities, if necessary. The following information provides the assumptions, analysis, and recommendations offered for consideration. Proposed Development The proposed development, shown in Figure 2, consists of a 1,880 square foot-high-turnover sitdown sushi restaurant and a bar within a portion of the existing retail shopping center. The proposed development patron capacity is 40 seats. Other tenants within the shopping center include a framing specialty store and a bakery/restaurant. The shopping center has 43 parking spaces on site. Parking Review Existing parking surveys were completed to determine the amount of available parking prior to the proposed development. The surveys were conducted on both a weekday and weekend during the lunch and evening dinner hours when the proposed development peak parking demand is expected to occur. Results of the existing parking survey are shown in Table 1. Table 1. Existing Parking Information Parking Information Weekday 12:00 p.m. Weekday 7:00 p.m. Survey Period Saturday 12:00 p.m. Saturday 7:00 p.m. Demand 16 4 11 2 Supply 43 43 43 43 Surplus/(Deficit) +27 +39 +32 +41 ONE CARLSON PARKWAY, SUITE 150 MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55447 763.475.0010 WWW.SRFCONSULTING.COM
North NORTH HENNEPIN 101 COUNTY Project Location H:\Projects\010000\10824\TS\Figures\FIg01_Project Location.pdf HENNEPIN Minnetonka Boulevard 5 COUNTY 001710824 August 2017 Project Location Kai s Sushi Parking Study City of Minnetonka Figure 1
H:\Projects\010000\10824\TS\Figures\FIg02_Site Plan.pdf Kai s Sushi Location Approximately 1,880 SF 001710824 August 2016 Site Plan Kai s Sushi Parking Study City of Minnetonka Figure 2
Ashley Cauley, City of Minnetonka August 14, 2017 Kai s Sushi Parking Study To determine if the existing parking supply will meet demand for the site, a detailed parking review was completed using both the Minnetonka City Code as well as the ITE Parking Generation Manual, Fourth Edition. The following information summarizes the parking demand review. 1) The minimum parking requirement based on Minnetonka City Code (Chapter 3, Section 300.28) states that for a neighborhood retail center, the minimum number of parking spaces required is four and half (4.5) spaces per 1000 square feet of gross floor area. 2) Given that the proposed development includes 6,300 square feet of retail space, a total of 28 parking spaces are required based on City code, which results in a 15-space surplus. 3) The 85th percentile parking demand rates for the proposed development were reviewed to develop a parking demand range. Parking demand information for the proposed development is included within Table 2 for various time periods to determine if the existing parking supply is sufficient to accommodate the proposed development. Based on this information, the existing shopping center parking supply meets the Minnetonka City Code. Additionally, there is expected to be a parking surplus between five (5) and 13 spaces based on the ITE 85th percentile parking demand and existing parking demand. Therefore, the existing parking on-site can accommodate the proposed development. Table 2. Proposed Development Parking Summary Parking Information Weekday 12:00 p.m. Demand Period Weekday 6:30 p.m. Saturday 12:00 p.m. Saturday 6:30 p.m. Existing Demand 16 4 11 2 Proposed Development Demand (1) 22 29 19 29 Total Parking Demand 38 33 30 31 Existing Supply 43 43 43 43 Surplus/(Deficit) +5 +10 +13 +12 (1) The 85th percentile demands are based on the number of seats within the proposed development. Site Review While the existing parking supply is expected to be adequate, signing improvements are offered for consideration to potentially reduce internal circulation conflicts. The improvements are shown in Figure 3. H:\Projects\10000\10824\TS\Report\10824_Final_Kai's Sushi_PS_170814.docx Page 4
North NORTH Potential for two additional parking spaces H:\Projects\010000\10824\TS\Figures\FIg03_Site Improvements.pdf Proposed Additional Signing, similar to MUTCD R8-3hP More Parking In Back Current Sign Location Current Sign More Parking In Back Minnetonka Boulevard Potential Additional Sign Location HENNEPIN 5 COUNTY 001710824 August 2017 Potential Site Improvements Kai s Sushi Parking Study City of Minnetonka Figure 3
Resolution
Resolution No. 2017- Resolution approving a conditional use permit for a restaurant at 17420 Minnetonka Boulevard Be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota, as follows: Section 1. Background. 1.01 Kai Tho, on behalf of Kai s Sushi, is proposing to operate a full-service sushi restaurant in a currently vacant tenant space within an existing shopping center. By city code, a restaurant serving liquor is considered a conditionally permitted use within the B-2, limited business, zoning district. 1.02 The property is located at 17420 Minnetonka Boulevard. It is legally described as: Parcel 1: The south 144 feet of that part of Lot 25 and 26, the Herzog Deephaven Acres, lying West of the East 150 feet and lying East of the West 50 feet of said Lot 26, Hennepin County, Minnesota. (Abstract Property) Parcel 2: That part of Lot 26, the Herzog Deephaven Acres, lying North of the South 144 feet thereof and lying East of the West 50.0 feet of said Lot 26, Hennepin County, Minnesota. (Abstract Property) 1.03 On August 24, 2017, the planning commission held a hearing on the proposal. The applicant was provided the opportunity to present information to the commission. The commission considered all of the comments received
Resolution No. 2017- Page 2 and the staff report, which are incorporated by reference into this resolution. The commission recommended that the city council approve the permit. Section 2. Standards. 2.01 City Code 300.21 Subd. 2 outlines the general standards that must be met for granting a conditional use permit. These standards are incorporated into this resolution by reference. 2.02 City Code 300.21 Subd. 4(i) outlines the following specific standards that must be met for granting a conditional use permit for such facilities: 1. Parking shall be in compliance with the requirements of Section 300.28 of this ordinance. 2. Shall only be permitted when it can be demonstrated that operation will not significantly lower the existing level of service as defined by the Institute of Traffic Engineers on streets and intersections. 3. Shall not be located within 100 feet of any low-density residential parcel or adjacent to medium or high-density residential parcels. The city may reduce separation requirements if the following are provided: a. Landscaping and berming to shield the restaurant use. b. Parking lots not located in proximity to residential uses; and c. Lighting plans which are unobtrusive to surrounding uses. Section 3. Findings. 3.01 The proposal meets the general conditional use permit standards outlined in City Code 300.21 Subd.2. 3.02 The proposal meets the specific conditional use permit standards outlined in City Code 300.21 Subd 4(i): 1. A parking study was commissioned to determine if there would be sufficient parking on-site to accommodate the proposed use. The study concluded that not only could the additional parking be accommodated on-site, but there would be surplus of available parking even with the proposed restaurant occupancy. 2. Generally, high turn-over restaurants have a higher trip generation
Resolution No. 2017- Page 3 than small shopping centers. However, the generation of the proposed restaurant would still fall within the trip generation range of a shopping center. 3. The closest residential parcel is located 160 feet north of the proposed restaurant. The restaurant would be shielded from the residential area by both an existing parking lot and existing vegetation. Section 4. City Council Action. 4.01 The above-described conditional use permit is approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Subject to staff approval, the property must be developed and maintained in substantial conformance with the plans included in the staff report associated with the conditional use permit request including: Applicant s narrative dated July 3 2017 Site plan date stamped June 28, 2017 Floor plan date stamped June 28, 2017 2. Prior to issuance of a building permit for tenant finish, this resolution must be recorded with Hennepin County. 3. The restaurant must obtain all applicable food and liquor licenses from the city. 4. The city council may reasonably add or revise conditions to address any future unforeseen problems. 5. Any change to the approved use that results in a significant increase in traffic or a significant change in character would require a revised conditional use permit. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota, on September 11, 2017. Terry Schneider, Mayor
Resolution No. 2017- Page 4 Attest: David E. Maeda, City Clerk Action on this resolution: Motion for adoption: Seconded by: Voted in favor of: Voted against: Abstained: Absent: Resolution adopted. I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota, at a meeting held on September 11, 2017. David E. Maeda, City Clerk